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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,674 and 18,717

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,674 and 18,717 is: 40,388.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674 : 18,717 = 18,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674/18,717 = 18,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674x = 18,717 × 18,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674x = 350,326,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,326,089/8,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,388.07

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